PONDICHERRY ENGINEERING COLLEGE

PUDUCHERRY 605 014

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
(B.Tech. Degree Programme)

Regulations
&
Syllabus First Year
(I &II Semester)
Common for All Branches
Effective from the academic year 2013-2014

of

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
PUDUCHERRY 605 014

REGULATIONS
1.

Conditions for Admission:

(a ) Candidates for admission to the first semester of the 8 semester
B.Tech Degree programme should be required to have passed :
The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum (Academic
Stream) prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu or any other
examination equivalent there to with minimum of 45% marks (40% marks for
OBC and SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of subjects Mathematics, Physics and
any one of the following optional subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology/
Computer Science / Biology (Botany & Zoology) or an Examination of any
University or Authority recognized by the Executive Council of the Pondicherry
University as equivalent thereto.
(b) For Lateral entry in to third semester
programme :

of

the

eight

semester

B.Tech

The minimum qualification for admission is a pass in three year diploma or four
year sandwich diploma course in engineering / technology from an AICTE
approved institution with at least 45% marks (40% marks for OBC and SC/ST
candidates) in aggregate in the subjects covered from 3rd to final semester or a
pass in B.Sc. degree from a recognized university as defined by UGC with at
least 45% marks ( 40% marks for OBC and SC/ST candidates) and passed XII
standard with mathematics as a subject.
Provided that in case of students belonging to B.Sc Stream shall clear the
subjects of Engineering Graphics and Engineering Mechanics of the first year
Engineering program along with the second year subjects.
Provided further that, the students belonging to B.Sc Stream shall be considered
only after filling the supernumerary seats in this category with students
belonging to the Diploma stream.
The list of diploma programs approved for admission for each of the degree
programs is given in Annexure A.
2.

Age Limit :
The candidate should not have completed 21 years of age as on 1st July of the
academic year under consideration. For Lateral Entry admission to second
year of degree programme, there is no age limit. For SC/ST candidates age
limited is relaxable by 3 years.

3.

Duration of Programme :
The Bachelor of Technology degree programme shall extend over a period
of 8 consecutive semesters spread over 4 academic years two semesters
constituting one academic year. The duration of each semester shall
normally be 15 weeks excluding examinations.

4.

Eligibility for the award of Degree:

No candidate shall be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of
Technology, unless he/she has undergone the course for a period of 8
semesters (4 academic years) / 6 semesters (3 academic years for Lateral Entry
candidates) in the faculty of Engineering and has passed the prescribed
examinations in all the semesters.

5.

Branches of Study:
Brach I
Branch II
Branch III
Branch IV
Branch V
Branch VI
Branch VII
Branch VIII
Branch IX
Branch X

- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
- Information Technology
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering

or any other branches of study as and when offered. The branch allocation shall
be ordinarily done at the time of admission of the candidate to the first semester.
6.

Subjects of Study:
The subjects of study shall include theory and practical courses as given in the
curriculum and shall be in accordance with the prescribed syllabus. The subjects
of study for the first two semesters shall be common for all branches of
study.

7.

Examinations:
The theory and practical examinations shall comprise continuous
assessment throughout the semester in all subjects as well as university
examinations conducted by Pondicherry University at the end of the
semester (November / December or April / May).

(a)

Theory courses for which there is a written paper of 75 marks in the

university examination.
The Internal Assessment marks of 25 has to be distributed as 10 marks each
for two class tests and 5 marks for class attendance in the particular subject.
The distribution of marks for attendance is as follows.
5 marks for 95% and above
4 marks for 90% and above but below 95%
3 marks for 85% and above but below 90%
2 marks for 80% and above but below 85%
1 mark for 75% and above but below 80%
In total, three tests are to be conducted and the better two are to be
considered for assessment.
(b)

Practical courses for which there is a university practical examination

of 50 marks:
The internal assessment marks of 50 has to be distributed as 20 marks for the
periodic practical works and records submitted thereof, 15 marks for
an internal practical examination, 5 marks for an internal viva voce, and 10 marks
for class attendance in the particular subject. The distribution of marks is as
given below.
10 marks for 95% and above
8 marks for 90% and above but below 95%
6 marks for 85% and above but below 90%
4 marks for 80% and above but below 85%
2 marks for 75% and above but below 80%

8.

Requirement for appearing for University Examination:

A candidate shall be permitted to appear for university examinations at the end of
any semester only if:

(i) He / She secures not less than 75% overall attendance arrived at by taking
into account the total number of periods in all subjects put together offered by
the institution for the semester under consideration.
(C a ndida t e s who secure overall attendance greater than
60% and less than 75% have to pay a condonation fee as
prescribed by University along with a medical certificate
obtained from a medical officer not below the rank of Asst.
Director )
(ii) He / She earns a progress certificate from the Head of the
institution for having satisfactorily completed the course of study in all the
subjects pertaining to that semester.
(iii) His / Her conduct is found to be satisfactory as certified by the Head
of the institution.
A candidate who has satisfied the requirement (i) to (iii) shall be deemed to
have satisfied the course requirements for the semester.

9.

Procedure for completing the course:

A candidate can join the course of study of any semester only at the time
of its normal commencement and only if he/she has satisfied the course
requirements for the previous semester and further has registered for the
university examinations of the previous semester in all the subjects as well
as all arrear subjects if any.
However, the entire course should be completed within 14 consecutive semesters
(12 consecutive semesters for students admitted under lateral entry).

10.

Passing Minimum :
(i) A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination in a subject
of study only if he/she secures not less than 50% of the total marks (Internal
Assessment plus University examination marks) and not less than 40% of the
marks in University examination.
(ii) A candidate who has been declared Failed in a particular subject may
reappear for that subject during the subsequent semesters and secure a
pass. However, there is a provision for revaluation of failed subjects
providedhe/she fulfills the following norms for revaluation.

(a)

Applications for revaluation should be filed within 4 weeks from the

date of declaration of results or 15 days from the date of receipt of
marks card whichever is earlier.

(b)

The candidate should have attended all the college examinations as well as
university examinations.

(c)

If a candidate has failed in more than four papers in the current

university examination, his/her representation for revaluation will not be
considered.

(d)

The request for revaluation must be made in the format prescribed duly
recommended by the Head of the Institution along with the
revaluation fee prescribed by the University.

Further the University examination marks obtained in the latest attempt shall
alone remain valid in total suppression of the University examination
marks obtained by the candidate in earlier attempts.
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Award of Letter Grades:

The assessment of a course will be done on absolute marks basis. However, for
the purpose of reporting the performance of a candidate, letter grades, each
carrying certain points, will be awarded as per the range of total marks (out of
100) obtained by the candidate, as detailed below:

Range of Total Marks

90 to 100

Letter Grade
S

Grade Points
10

80 to 89

70 to 79

60 to 69

55 to 59

50 to 54

0 to 49

Incomplete

FA

F denotes failure in the course. FA denotes absent / detained as per clause 8.

After results are declared, g rade s heets will be issued to the students. The grade
sheets will contain the following details:
(a)

The college in which the candidate has studied.

(b)

The list of courses enrolled during the semester and the grades scored.

(c)

The Grade Point Average (GPA) for the semester and The
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of all enrolled subjects from first
semester onwards.

(d)

GPA is the ratio of sum of the products of the number of credits ( C ) of

courses registered and the corresponding grades points ( GP ) scored in
those courses, taken for all the courses and sum of the number of credits
of all the courses

GPA =

( Sum of

(C GP ) / Sum of C )

CGPA will be calculated in a similar manner, considering all the courses

enrolled from first semester. FA grades are to be excluded for calculating GPA and
CGPA.
The conversion of CGPA into percentage marks is as given below

% Marks = (CGPA 0.5) 10

12 Award of Class and Rank:
(i) A candidate who satisfies the course requirements for all semesters and who
passes all the examinations prescribed for all the eight semesters (six
semesters for lateral entry candidates) within a maximum period of 7 years (6
years for lateral entry candidates) reckoned from the commencement of the
first semester to which the candidate was admitted shall be declared to have
qualified for the award of degree.
(ii) A candidate who qualifies for the award of the degree passing in all subjects
pertaining to semesters 3 to 8 in his/her first appearance within 6 consecutive
semesters ( 3 academic years ) and in addition secures a CGPA of 8.50 and
above for the semesters 3 to 8 shall be declared to have passed the
examination in FIRST CLASS with DISTINCTION.

(iii)A candidate who qualifies for the award of the degree by passing in all subjects
relating to semesters 3 to 8 within a maximum period of eight semesters after
his/her commencement of study in the third semester and in addition secures
CGPA not less than 6.5 shall declared to have passed the examination in FIRST
CLASS.
(iv) All other candidates who qualify for the award of degree shall be declared to
have passed the examination in SECOND CLASS.
(v) For the Award of University ranks and Gold Medal for each branch of study,
the CGPA secured from 1st to 8th semester alone should be considered and
it is mandatory that the candidate should have passed all the subjects from 1st to
8th semester in the first attempt. Rank certificates would be issued to the first
ten candidates in each branch of study.
13.

Provision for withdrawal :

A candidate may, for valid reasons, and on the recommendation of the Head
of the Institution be granted permission by the University to withdraw from
writing the entire semester examination as one Unit. The withdrawal
application shall be valid only if it is made earlier than the commencement
of the last theory examination pertaining to that semester. Withdrawal shall
be permitted only once during the entire course. Other conditions being
satisfactory, candidates who withdraw are also eligible to be awarded
DISTINCTION whereas they are not eligible to be awarded a rank.

14.

Discontinuation of Course:
If a candidate wishes to temporarily discontinue the course for valid
reasons, he/she shall apply through the Head of the Institution in advance and
obtain a written order from the University permitting discontinuance. A
candidate after temporary discontinuance may rejoin the course only at the
commencement of the semester at which he/she discontinued, provided
he/she pays the prescribed fees to the University. The total period of
completion of the course reckoned from the commencement of the first
semester to which the candidate was admitted shall not in any case exceed 7
years, including of the period of discontinuance.

15.

Revision of Regulations and Curriculum:

The University may from time to time revise, amend or change the
regulations of curriculum and syllabus as and when found necessary.

ANNEXURE A
B.Tech courses in which
admission is sought
Civil Engineering

Diploma courses eligible

for admission
Civil Engineering
Civil and Rural Engineering
Architectural Assistantship Architecture
Agricultural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Mechanical and Rural Engineering
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Agricultural Engineering & Farm Equipment
Technology Metallurgy Production
Engineering Machine Design & Drafting Machine
tool maintenance and Repairs
Printing Technology / Engineering Textile
Engineering / Technology Tool Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering / Technology
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Medical Electronics
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Applied Electronics

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Electronic and Instrumentation Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Bio Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering
Chemical Technology
Petrochemical Technology
Petroleum Engineering
Ceramic Technology
Plastic Engineering
Paper & Pulp Technology /
Polymer Technology

Information Technology

Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Technology
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering / Technology
Information Technology

Computer Science &

Engineering

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
B.Tech - CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
GROUP I (Civil, Mechanical, CSE, IT Branches)
I Semester
Sub. Code

Subjects

Periods
L
T

T101

Theory
Mathematics I

T102

Physics

T103

Chemistry

T104

Basic

Electrical

and

Credits
IA

Marks
UE

TM

25

75

100

25

75

100

25

75

100

25

75

100

25

75

100

25

75

100

50

50

100

50

50

100

50

50

100

22

30

300

600

900

Electronics Engineering
T105

Engineering
Thermodynamics

T106

Computer Programming

Practical

P101

Computer

Programming

Lab
P102

Engineering Graphics

P103

Basic

Electrical

&

Electronics Lab

Total

10

II Semester
Sub. Code

Subjects
L

Periods
T

Credits
IA

Marks
UE

TM

T107

Theory
Mathematics II

25

75

100

T108

Material Science

25

75

100

T109

Environmental Science

25

75

100

T110

Basic Civil and Mechanical

25

75

100

Engineering
T111

Engineering Mechanics

25

75

100

T112

Communicative English

25

75

100

Practical

P104

Physics lab

50

50

100

P105

Chemistry lab

50

50

100

P106

Workshop Practice

50

50

100

P107

NSS / NCC *

22

30

300

600

900

Total

* To be completed in I and II semesters, under Pass / Fail option only and not counted for CGPA
calculation.

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GROUP II ( ECE, EEE, EIE, ChE, BME, ICE Branches )

I Semester
Sub. Code

Subjects
L

Periods
T

Credits
IA

Marks
UE

TM

T101

Theory
Mathematics I

25

75

100

T102

Physics

25

75

100

T103

Chemistry

25

75

100

T110

Basic Civil and Mechanical

25

75

100

Engineering
T111

Engineering Mechanics

25

75

100

T112

Communicative English

25

75

100

Practical

P104

Physics lab

50

50

100

P105

Chemistry lab

50

50

100

P106

Workshop Practice

50

50

100

22

30

300

600

900

Total

12

II Semester
Sub.
Code

Subjects
L

Periods
T

Credits
IA

Marks
UE

TM

T107

Theory
Mathematics II

25

75

100

T108

Material Science

25

75

100

T109

Environmental Science

25

75

100

T104

Basic

and

25

75

100

T105

Engineering Thermodynamics

25

75

100

T106

Computer Programming

25

75

100

Electrical

Electronics Engineering

Practical

P101

Computer Programming Lab

50

50

100

P102

Engineering Graphics

50

50

100

P103

Basic Electrical & Electronics

50

50

100

Lab
P107

NSS / NCC *

Total
22
4
9
30
300
600
900
* To be completed in I and II semesters, under Pass / Fail option only and not counted for CGPA
calculation.

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T101 MATHEMATICS I
OBJECTIVES:

To introduce the idea of applying calculus concepts to problems in Engineering .

To familiarize the student with functions of several variables.
To acquaint the student with mathematical tools needed in evaluating multiple
integrals and their usage.
To introduce effective mathematical tools for the solutions of differential
equations that model physical processes

UNIT I CALCULUS
Curvature, radius of curvature, evolutes and involutes. Beta and Gamma functions and
their properties.
UNIT II FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES
Partial derivatives, Total derivatives, Differentiation of implicit functions, Change of
variables, Jacobians and their properties, Taylors series for functions of two variables,
Maxima and minima, Lagranges method of undetermined multipliers.
UNIT III MULTIPLE INTEGRALS AND APPLICATIONS
Multiple Integrals, change of order of integration and change of variables in double
integrals (Cartesian to polar). Applications: Areas by double integration and volumes by
triple integration (Cartesian and polar).
UNIT IV DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Exact equations, First order linear equations, Bernoullis equation, orthogonal
trajectories, growth, decay and geometrical applications. Equations not of first degree:
equations solvable for p, equations solvable for y, equations solvable for x and Clairauts
type.
UNIT V DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (Higher order)
Linear differential equations of higher order - with constant coefficients, the operator D,
Eulers linear equation of higher order with variable coefficients, simultaneous linear
differential equations, solution by variation of parameters method simple application to
electric circuits.

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Text Books
1. Venkataraman M.K, Engineering Mathematics-First year, National Publishing
Company, Chennai, 2010( For Units I, III, IV & VI only)
2. Grewal B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,
41stEdition, 2011. (For Unit II only)
Reference Books
1. Veerarajan T., Engineering Mathematics for first year, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,
2008.
2. Kandasamy P. et al, Engineering Mathematics, Vol.1 & 2, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi.
3. Ramana B.V., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata McGraw Hill New Delhi, 11th
Reprint, 2010.
4. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, New Delhi,
8th Edition.
5. Bali N. and Goyal M., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Lakshmi Publications Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 7th Edition, 2010.

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T102 PHYSICS
OBJECTIVES:

To understand the concepts of physics and its significant contributions in the

advancement of technology and invention of new products that dramatically
transformed modern-day society.
To expose the students to different areas of physics which have direct relevance
and applications to different Engineering disciplines
To understand the concepts and applications of Ultrasonics, optics and some
optical devices, Lasers and Fiber optics, Nuclear energy sources and wave
mechanics

UNIT I ACOUSTICS & NDT

ultrasonics - Ultrasonic Waves Productions (Piezoelectric & Magnetostriction method)
Detections (Acoustic Grating) NDT applications Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Method - Liquid
Penetrant Method
Acoustics - Factors affecting Acoustic of Buildings (Reverberation, Loudness, Focusing,
Echo, Echelon Effect and Resonance) and their Remedies - Sabines formula for
Reverberation Time Doppler effect and its applications to Radars.(elementary ideas)
UNIT II OPTICS
Interference - Air Wedge Michelsons Interferometer - Wavelength Determination
Interference Filter Antireflection Coatings
Diffraction - Diffraction Grating Dispersive power of grating - Resolving Power of
Grating & Prism
Polarisation Basic concepts of Double Refraction - Huygens Theory of Double RefractionQuarter and Half Wave Plates Specific Rotary Power Laurent Half Shade Polarimeter
UNIT III LASERS & FIBER OPTICS
Lasers - Principles of Laser Spontaneous and Stimulated Emissions - Einsteins
Coefficients Population Inversion and Laser Action types of Optical resonators
(qualitative ideas) Types of Lasers - NdYAG, CO2 laser, GaAs Laser-applications of lasers
Fiber Optics - Principle and Propagation of light in optical fiber Numerical aperture and
acceptance angle Types of optical fibers (material, refractive index, mode)-applications
to sensors and Fibre Optic Communication

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UNIT IV WAVE MECHANICS

Matter Waves de Broglie Wavelength Uncertainty Principle Schrdinger Wave
Equation Time Dependent Time Independent Application to Particle in a One
Dimensional potential Box Quantum Mechanical Tunneling Tunnel Diode.
UNIT V NUCLEAR ENERGY SOURCE
General Properties of Nucleus (Size, Mass, Density, Charge) Mass Defect Binding
Energy - Disintegration in fission Nuclear Reactor: Materials Used in Nuclear Reactors.
PWR BWR FBTR. Nuclear fusion reactions for fusion reactors-D-D and D-T
reactions, Basic principles of Nuclear Fusion reactors.
Text Books
1.V Rajendran, Engineering Physics, 2nd Edition, TMH, New Delhi 2011 (For Units
I to IV only)
2. Arthur Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, 6th Edition, TMH, New Delhi
reprinted 2008. (For Unit V only)

Reference Books
1. Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, 5th Edition TMH, New Delhi, 2012.
2. K. Thyagarajan and Ajoy Ghatak, Lasers Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd
Edition, Springer 2010.
3. R. Murugesan, Modern Physics, S. Chand & Co, New Delhi 2006.
4. K.R.Nambiar, Lasers, New Age International, New Delhi, 2008.
5. Science of Engineering Materials, 2nd Edition, C.M. Srivastava and C. Srinivasan,
New Age Int. (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 1997
6. Avadhanulu M N , Engineering Physics, Vol-I, S. Chand & Co, 2009.

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T103 CHEMISTRY
OBJECTIVES

To know about the importance of Chemistry in Engineering domain

To understand the chemistry background of industrial process
To apply chemistry knowledge for engineering disciplines

UNIT I WATER

(9 Hours)

Hardness of water - units and calcium carbonate equivalent. Determination of hardness

of water-EDTA method. Disadvantages of hardwater boiler scale and sludge, caustic
embrittlement, priming & foaming and boiler corrosion. Water softening methods
internal & external conditioning Lime-Soda process, Zeolite process and Ion-exchange
process. Desalination reverse osmosis & electrodialysis.
UNIT II POLYMERS
(9 Hours)
Classification, types of polymerization reactions mechanism of radical, ionic and
Ziegler-Natta polymerizations. Polymer properties chemical resistance, crystallinity
and effect of temperature, Mn and Mw. Thermoplastics and thermosets. Preparation,
properties and uses of PVC, TEFLON, Nylons, Bakelite, Polyurithane, Rubbers
vulcanization, synthetic rubber, BuNa-S, BuNa-N, silicone and butyl rubber. Conducting
polymers classification and applications. Polymer composites FRP laminar
composites. Moulding constituents of plastic, moulding techniques compression,
injection, transfer and extrusion moulding.
UNIT III - ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

(9 Hours)

Galvanic cells, single electrode potential, standard electrode potential, electromotive

series. EMF of a cell and its measurement. Nernst equation. Electrolyte concentration
cell. Reference electrodes hydrogen, calomel, Ag/AgCl & glass electrodes. Batteries
primary and secondary cells, Leclanche cell, Lead acid storage cell, Ni-Cd battery &
alkaline battery. Fuel cells H2-O2 fuel cell.
UNIT IV - CORROSION AND ITS CONTROL

(9 Hours)

Chemical & electrochemical corrosion Galvanic, pitting, stress and concentration cell
corrosion. Factors influencing corrosion corrosion control methods cathodic
protection and corrosion inhibitors. Protective coating types of protective coatings
metallic coating tinning and galvanizing, cladding, electroplating and anodizing.

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UNIT V -PHASE RULE

(9 Hours)

Definition and derivation of phase rule. Application to one component system water
and sulfur systems. Thermal analysis, condensed phase rule.Two component systems
Pb-Ag, Cu-Ni, and Mg-Zn systems.

Text book
1.P.C. Jain and Monika Jain, Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi
15th Ed, 2010.
Reference Books

1.S. S. Dara, A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry, 11th Ed, S.Chand & Co., Ltd. New
Delhi, 2008.
2.B. K. Sharma, Engineering Chemistry, 3rdedition Krishna Prakashan Media (P) Ltd.,
Meerut, 2001.
3.P. Kannan and A. Ravi Krishnan Engineering Chemistry Hi-Tech Sri Krishna
Publications, Chennai, 9th Ed, 2009
4.N. Krishnamurthy, P. Vallinayagam and D. Madhavan, Engineering Chemistry, 2ndEd.
PHI Learning PVT., LTD, New Delhi, 2008.

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T104 BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

OBJECTIVES

To understand and gain basic knowledge about magnetic and electrical

circuits, single phase and three phase power measurement and the operating
principles of stationary and rotating machines

To understand the basic operation, functions and applications of PN junction

diode, transistor, logic gates and flip flops.

To gain knowledge on various communication systems and network models

and the use of ISDN
PART A - ELECTRICAL

UNIT I - DC CIRCUITS
Definition of Voltage, Current, Power & Energy, circuit parameters, Ohms law,
Kirchoffs law & its applications Simple Problems - Division of current in Series
& parallel circuits - star/delta conversion - Node and mesh methods of analysis of DC
circuits.
UNIT II - AC CIRCUITS
Concepts of AC circuits rms value, average value, form and peak factors Simple RLC
series circuits Concept of real and reactive power Power factor - Introduction to
three phase system - Power measurement by two wattmeter method.
UNIT III ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND POWER PLANTS
Law of Electromagnetic induction, Flemings Right & Left hand rule - Principle of DC
rotating machine, Single phase transformer and single phase induction motor
(Qualitative approach only) - Simple layout of thermal and hydro generation (block
diagram approach only).Fundamentals of fuses and circuit breakers

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PART B ELECTRONICS
UNIT IV ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
V-I Characteristics of diode - Half-wave rectifier and Full-wave rectifier with and
without capacitor filter - Transistor - Construction & working - Input and output
characteristics of CB and CE configuration - Transistor as an Amplifier - Principle and
working of Hartley oscillator and RC phase shift oscillator - Construction and working of
JFET & MOSFET.
UNIT V DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Boolean algebra Reduction of Boolean expressions - De-Morgans theorem - Logic
gates -Implementation of Boolean expressions - Flip flops - RS, JK, T and D.
Combinational logic - Half adder, Full adder and Subtractors.
Sequential logic - Ripple counters and shift registers.
UNIT VI COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Model of communication system - Analog and digital - Wired and wireless channel.
Block diagram of various communication systems - Microwave, satellite, optical fiber
and cellular mobile system.
Network model - PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN - Circuit and packet switching - Overview of
ISDN.
Text Books
1. Kothari D P and Nagrath I J , Basic Electrical Engineering , Tata McGraw Hill,2009. (For
Units I to III)
2. Rajendra Prasad , Fundamentals of Electronic Engineering, Cengage learning, New
Delhi, First Edition, 2011 (For Unit IV)
3. Morris Mano, Digital design, PHI Learning, Fourth Edition, 2008 (For Unit V)
4. Wayne Tomasi, Electronic Communication Systems- Fundamentals Theory
Advanced, Sixth Edition, Pearson Education, 2004. (For Unit VI)
Reference Books
1. R.Muthusubramaniam, S.Salivahanan and K.A. Mureleedharan, Basic Electrical
Electronics and Computer Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 2004..
2. J.B.Gupta, A Course in Electrical Power, Katson Publishing House, New Delhi, 1993.
3. David. A. Bell, Electronic Devices and Circuits, PHI Learning Private Ltd, India,
Fourth Edition, 2008

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4. Donald P Leach, Albert Paul Malvino and Goutam Saha, Digital Principles and
Applications, 6th edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delhi,2008.
5. S.K. Sahdev, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Dhanpat Rai &
Co, 2013.
6. Jacob Millman and Christos C. Halkias, Electronic Devices and Circuits Tata
McGraw Hill,2008
7. R.L. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, PHI
Learning Private Limited, Ninth Edition, 2008.
8. M.S.Sukhija and T.K.Nagsarkar, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Oxford University Press, 2012.

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T105 THERMODYNAMICS
OBJECTIVES

To understand the basics of the thermodynamic principles

To establish the relationship of these principles to thermal system behaviors
To develop methodologies for predicting the system behavior
To establish the importance of laws of thermodynamics applied to energy
systems
To explain the role of refrigeration and heat pump as energy systems
To develop an intuitive understanding of underlying physical mechanism and a
mastery of solving practical problems in real world

UNIT I - BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS

Energy conversion and efficiencies - System, property and state - Thermal equilibrium Temperature - Zeroth law of Thermodynamics Pure substance - P, V and T diagrams
Thermodynamic diagrams.
UNIT II - FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
The concept of work and adiabatic process - First law of thermodynamics - Conservation
of Energy principle for closed and open systems - Calculation of work for different
processes of expansion of gases
UNIT III - SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
Equilibrium and the second law - Heat engines - Kelvin-Planck statement of second law
of thermodynamics - Reversible and irreversible processes - Carnot principle - Clausius
inequality- Entropy
UNIT IV - GAS POWER CYCLES
Air standard cycles: The air standard Carnot cycle - Air standard Otto cycle, diesel cycle,
dual cycle and Brayton cycles and their efficiencies
UNIT V - REFRIGERATION CYCLES AND SYSTEMS
Reverse Carnot cycle - COP - Vapor compression refrigeration cycle and systems (only
theory) - Gas refrigeration cycle - Absorption refrigeration system Liquefaction
Solidification (only theory).

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Text Books
th

1. Nag, P. K., Engineering Thermodynamics, 4 edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing

Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008.
Reference Books
1. Arora, C.P., Thermodynamics , Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New
Delhi,2010.
th

2. Burghardt, M.D., Engineering Thermodynamics with Applications, 4 edition,

Harper & Row, N.Y.,2009.
nd

3. Huang, F.F., Engineering Thermodynamics 2 edition , Macmillan Publishing Co.

Ltd., N.Y.,2011.
4. Cengel, Y.A. and Boles, M.A., "Thermodynamics - An Engineering Approach",
th

edition, Mc-Graw Hill, 2008.

th

5. Wark, K., Thermodynamics, 4 edition ,Mc Graw Hill, N.Y.,2009.

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T106 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

OBJECTIVES

To introduce the basics of computers and information technology.

To educate problem solving techniques.
To impart programming skills in C language.
To practice structured programming to solve real life problems.

UNIT I
History of Computers Block diagram of a Computer Components of a Computer
system Classification of computers - Hardware Software Categories of Software
Operating System Applications of Computers Network structure Internet and its
services Intranet Study of word processor Preparation of worksheets.
UNIT II
Problem solving techniques Program Program development cycle Algorithm design
Flowchart - Pseudo code.
Introduction to C History of C Importance of C - C tokens data types Operators
and expressions I/O functions.
UNIT III
Decision making statements branching and looping arrays multidimensional arrays
Functions Recursion Passing array to functions.
Storage classes Strings String library functions.
UNIT IV
Structures Arrays and Structures nested structures passing structures to functions
user defined data types Union.
Pointers pointers and arrays pointers and functions - pointers and strings - pointers
and Structures.
UNIT V
Files operations on a file Random access to files command line arguments.
Introduction to preprocessor Macro substitution directives File inclusion directives
conditional compilation directives Miscellaneous directives.

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Text Books
1. Balagurusamy. E, Programming in ANSI C, Tata McGraw Hill, Sixth edition,
2012.
Reference Book
1. Vikas Verma, A Workbook on C ,Cengage Learning, Second Edition,2012
2. Ashok N Kamthane, Computer Programming, Pearson education, Second
Impression, 2008.

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P101 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING LAB

OBJECTIVES

To study and understand the use of OS commands

To gain a hands on experience of compilation and execution of C programs

LIST OF EXERCISES:
1. Study of OS Commands
2. Write a C program to find the Area of the triangle.
3. Write a C program to find the total and average percentage obtained by a
student for 6 subjects.
4. Write a C program to read a three digit number and produce output like
1 hundreds
7 tens
2 units
for an input of 172.
5. Write a C program to check whether a given character is vowel or not using
Switch Case statement.
6. Write a C program to print the numbers from 1 to 10 along with their squares.
7. Write a C program to find the sum of n numbers using for, do while
statements.
8. Write a C program to find the factorial of a given number using Functions.
9. Write a C program to swap two numbers using call by value and call by
reference.
10. Write a C program to find the smallest and largest element in an array.
11. Write a C program to perform matrix multiplication.
12. Write a C program to demonstrate the usage of Local and Global variables.
13. Write a C program to perform various string handling functions: strlen, strcpy,
strcat, strcmp.
14. Write a C program to remove all characters in a string except alphabets.
15. Write a C program to find the sum of an integer array using pointers.

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16. Write a C program to find the Maximum element in an integer array using
pointers.
17. Write a C program to create student details using Structures.
18. Write a C program to display the contents of the file on the monitor screen.
19. Create a File by getting the input from the keyboard and retrieve the contents of
the file using file operation commands.
20. Write a C program to pass the parameter using command line arguments.

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P102 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

OBJECTIVES

To convey the basics of engineering drawing

To explain the importance of an engineering drawing
To teach different methods of making the drawing
To establish the importance of projects and developments made in drawing that
are used in real systems
To explain the role of computer aided design _Auto Cad
To develop an intuitive understanding of underlying significance of using these
drawings

UNIT
Introduction to Standards for Engineering Drawing practice, Lettering, Line work and
Dimensioning
UNIT I
Conic sections, Involutes, Spirals, Helix. Projection of Points, Lines and Planes
UNIT II
Projection of Solids and Sections of Solids.
UNIT III
Development of surfaces - Intersection of surfaces (cylinder-cylinder, cylinder-cone)
UNIT IV
Isometric projections and Orthographic projections
UNIT V
Computer Aided Drafting: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting hardware Overview of application software - 2D drafting commands (Auto CAD) for simple shapes
- Dimensioning.

Text Books
1. K.R. Gopalakrishna and Sudhir Gopalakrishna, Engineering Graphics, Inzinc
Publishers, 2007.

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Reference Books
1. N.D. Bhatt, Engineering Drawing, 49th edition, Chorotar Publishing House,
2006.
2. K. Venugopal, Engineering Drawing and Grahics + Auto CAD, 4th edition,
New Age International Publication Ltd., 2004 .
3. David I cook and Robert N Mc Dougal, Engineering Graphics and Design
With computer applications, Holt Sounders Int. Edn. 1985.
4. James D Bethune and et. al., Modern Drafting, Prentice Hall Int., 1989.
5. K.V. Natarajan, A Text Book of Engineering Drawing, Dhanalakshmi
Publishers, 2006.
6. BIS, Engineering Drawing practice for Schools & College, 1992.

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P103 BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS LAB

OBJECTIVES

To get an exposure on the basic electrical tools, applications and precautions

To gain training on different types of wiring used in domestic and industrial

applications.

To detect and find faults in electrical lamp and ceiling fan

To get an exposure on the measurements of voltage and phase using CRO, basic
operation and applications of devices such as PN junction diode and transistor

To gain a practical knowledge on the functions and application of basic logic

gates and flip flops

ELECTRICAL LAB
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Electrical Safety, Precautions, study of tools and accessories.
2. Practices of different joints.
3. Wiring and testing of series and parallel lamp circuits.
4. Staircase wiring.
5. Doctors room wiring.
6. Bed room wiring.
7. Godown wiring.
8. Wiring and testing a ceiling fan and fluorescent lamp circuit.
9. Study of different types of fuses, circuits breakers and A.C and D.C meters.

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ELECTRONICS LAB
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Study of CRO

(a)

Measurement of AC and DC voltages

(b)

Frequency and phase measurements ( using Lissajous figures)

2. Verification of Kirchoffs Voltage and Current Laws

Determine the voltage and current in given circuits using Kirchoffs laws
theoretically and verify the laws experimentally.
3. Characteristics and applications of PN junction diode.
Forward and Reverse characteristics of PN junction diode.
Application of Diode as Half wave Rectifier Measurement of ripple factor with
and without capacitor filter
4. Frequency Response of RC Coupled Amplifiers
Determination of frequency response of given RC coupled amplifier - Calculation of
bandwidth.
5. Study of Logic Gates

(a)

Verification of Demorgans theorems

(b)

Verification of truth tables of OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR, EX-OR, EX-NOR
gates and Flipflops - JK, RS, T and D

(c)

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Implementation of digital functions using logic gates and Universal gates.

T107 MATHEMATICS II
OBJECTIVES

To develop the use of matrix algebra techniques for practical applications.

To introduce the concepts of Curl, Divergence and integration of vectors in vector
calculus which is needed for many application problems.
To introduce Laplace transform which is a useful technique in solving many
application problems and to solve differential and integral equations.
To acquaint the students with Fourier transform techniques used in wide variety
of situations in which the functions used are not periodic.

UNIT I MATRICES
Eigenvalues and Eigen vectors of a real matrix, Characteristic equation, Properties of
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Cayley-Hamilton Theorem, Diagonalization of matrices.
Reduction of a quadratic form to canonical form by orthogonal transformation. Nature
of quadratic forms.
UNIT II VECTOR CALCULUS
Gradient, divergence and curl, their properties and relations. Gauss divergence
theorem and Stokes theorem (without proof). Simple application problems.
UNIT III LAPLACE TRANSFORM
Definition, Transforms of elementary functions, properties. Transform of derivatives and
integrals. Multiplication by t and division by t. Transform of unit step function, transform
of periodic functions. Initial and final value theorems.
UNIT IV APPLICATIONS OF LAPLACE TRANSFORM
Methods for determining inverse Laplace Transforms, convolution theorem, Application
to differential equations and integral equations. Evaluation of integrals by Laplace
transforms.

UNIT V FOURIER TRANSFORM

Fourier Integral theorem (statement only), Fourier transform and its inverse, properties.
Fourier sine and cosine transforms, their properties, convolution and Parsevals identity.

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Text books
1. Venkataraman M.K., Engineering Mathematics, National Publishing Company,
Chennai, 2012
2. Kandasamy P. et al, Engineering Mathematics, Vol.2 & 3, S. Chand & Co., New
Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Veerarajan T., Engineering Mathematics for first year, Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi, 2008.
2. Grewal B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,
41st Edition, 2011.
3. Ramana B.V., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata McGraw Hill New Delhi,
11th Reprint, 2010.
4. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, New Delhi.
5. Bali N. and Goyal M., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Lakshmi Publications Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 7th Edition, 2010.

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T108 MATERIAL SCIENCE

OBJECTIVES:

To understand the importance of Material Science as a subject that

revolutionized modern day technologies
To understand the significance of material science in the development of new
materials and devices for all branches of Engineering
To impart knowledge to the Engineering students about some of the important
areas of Materials Science so as to enable them perceive the significant
contributions of the subject in Engineering and Technology

UNIT I - CRYSTAL STRUCTURE AND LATTICE DEFECTS

Crystal structure - Bravais Lattices , Crystal Systems - Coordination Number, Atomic
Radius, Packing Factor for FCC & HCP structures Miller Indices- Powder X Ray
Diffraction Method
Lattice defects Qualitative ideas of point, line, surface and volume defects
UNIT II DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
Dielectric Polarization and Mechanism Temperature dependence of polarization,
Internal or local Field - Clausius-Mossotti relation. Basic ideas of Dielectric loss frequency dependence of dielectric constant Measurement of Dielectric constant and
loss using Scherring bridge Elementary ideas of Piezoelectrics, Ferroelectrics and
Pyroelectric materials and Applications
UNIT III MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
Origin of atomic magnetic moment Bohr magneton-Elementary Ideas of classification
of magnetic materials (Dia, Para, Ferro, antiferro & Ferri). Quantum theory of Para &
Ferro Magnetism Domain Theory of Hysteresis Heisenberg Theory of Exchange
Interaction (without derivation) Qualitative ideas of Anti ferromagnetic Ordering
Structure and Properties of Ferrites Properties of Soft & Hard Magnetic Materials
Applications. Magnetic data storage Magnetic tapes, Hard disks, Magneto optical
recording
UNIT IV SEMICONDUCTORS AND SUPERCONDUCTORS
Semiconductors -Derivation of Carrier concentration in intrinsic Semiconductors Basic
ideas of Electrical conductivity in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors (without
derivations) -temperature dependence of carrier concentration and electrical
conductivity in semiconductors (qualitative ideas), Hall effect in Semiconductors -Application of Hall Effect, Basic Ideas of Compound Semiconductors (II-VI & III-V)

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Superconductivity - Basic concepts transition temperature Meissener effect Type I

and II superconductors High Temperature Superconductors 123 superconductor
Applications of superconductors.
UNIT V ADVANCED MATERIALS
Liquid Crystals Types Application as Display Devices
Metallic Glasses preparation by melt spinning. Twin roller system, properties and
applications
Shape Memory alloys (SMA), Shape memory effect, Properties and applications of SMA
Nanomaterials- Nano materials (one, Two & three Dimensional) Methods of synthesis
(PVD, CVD, Laser Ablation, Solgel, Ball-milling Techniques), Properties and applications
of nanomaterials. carbon nanotubes synthesis, Properties and applications.
Text books
1. V Rajendran, Engineering Physics, 2nd Edition, TMH, New Delhi 2011.
Reference Books
1. Ali Omar M, Elementary Solid State Physics, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., 2009.
2. William D Callister Jr., Material Science and Engineering, 6th Edition, John Wiley and
sons, 2009.
3. Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 7th Edition, John Wiley & sons,
Singapore, 2007.
4. V Raghavan , Materials Science and Engineering- A First Course, 5th Edition, Prentice
Hall of India, 2008.
5. B.S. Murty, P. Shankar, Baldev Raj, B.B. Rath, and James Murday, Text book of
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universities Press, Hyderabad 2012
6. M.N. Avadhanulu, Enginerring Physics- Volume-II, S.Chand &Co, New Delhi, 2009
7. Pillai S.O, Solid State Physics, 6th Edition New Age International, 2005.

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T109 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

OBJECTIVES

To know about the environment

To understand about environmental pollution
To apply the knowledge in understanding various environmental issues and
problems

UNIT I ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY RESOURCES

Environmental segments atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere.
Atmospheric layers. Pollution definition and classification. Pollutants classification.
Forest resources use and over exploitation, deforestation, forest management. Water
resources use and conflicts over water, dams benefits and problems. Mineral
resources mineral wealth of India, environmental effects of extracting and using
mineral resources. Food resources world food problems, environmental impact of
modern Agriculture fertilizer and pesticides. Energy resources growing needs,
renewable and non-renewable energy resources and use of alternate energy sources.
From unsustainable to sustainable development.
UNIT II - ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY
Concept of an ecosystem - structure and function of an ecosystem.Producers,
consumers, and decomposers.Energy flow in the ecosystem. Food chains, food webs
and ecological pyramids. Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and
function of forest, grassland, desert and aquatic (fresh water, esturine and marine)
ecosystems. Biodiversity definition, genetic species and ecosystem diversity. Value of
biodiversity - consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option
values. Hot spots of biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity, habitat loss, poaching of
wildlife, human wildlife conflicts. Endangered and endemic species. Conservation of
biodiversity in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
UNIT III - AIR POLLUTION
Definition and classification. Chemical and photochemical reaction in different layers of
atmosphere. Causes, sources, effects and control measures of air pollutants - oxides of
Nitrogen, oxides of Carbon, oxides of Sulfur, hydrocarbons, chloro-fluoro carbons and
particulates. Mechanism and effects of air pollution phenomenon Global Warming,
Ozone Depletion, Acid Rain, Sulfurous Smog and Photochemical Smog.

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UNIT IV- WATER AND LAND POLLUTION

Water pollution causes and effects of organic water pollutants pesticides,
insecticides, detergents and surfactants. Causes and effects of inorganic water
pollutants heavy metal pollution due to Hg, Pb, Cr & Cu. Water pollution control and
monitoring DO, COD, BOD & TOC. Land Pollution Solid waste management causes,
effect and control measures of urban and industrial wastes. Thermal and radioactive
pollution.
UNIT V -POLLUTION CONTROL AND MONITORING
Basic concepts and instrumentation of IR, UV-VIS, atomic absorption spectrometry, Gas
Chromatography and Conductometry. Analysis of air pollutants NOx, COx, SOx, H2S,
Hydrocarbons and particulates.

Text Books:
1. K. Raghavan Nambiar, Text Book of Environmental Studies 2ndEd, Scitech
Publications (India) Pvt Ltd, India, 2010 (For Units I & II )
2. A. K. De, Environmental chemistry 7th Ed; New age international (P) Ltd, New Delhi,
2010. (For Units III, IV & IV )

Reference Books:
1. B.K. Sharma, Environmental chemistry 11th Ed, KRISHNA Prakashan Media (P) Ltd,
Meerut, 2007.
2. S.S.Dara, and D.D. Mishra A text book of environmental chemistry and pollution
control, 5th Ed, S.Chandand Company Ltd, New Delhi, 2012.
3. Richard T. Wright, Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future, 10thedition,
Prentice Hall, 2008
4. G. S. Sodhi, Fundamental concepts of environmental chemistry, I Ed, Alpha Science
International Ltd, India, 2000.

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T110 BASIC CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

OBJECTIVES

To be able to differentiate the types of buildings according to national building

code.
To understand building components and their functions as well as different types
of roads, bridges and dams
To explain the concepts of thermal systems used in power plants and narrate the
methods of harnessing renewable energies
To explain the role of basic manufacturing processes
To develop an intuitive understanding of underlying working principles of
mechanical machines and systems.
PART-A CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIT I - BUILDINGS, BUILDING MATERIALS

Buildings-Definition-Classification according to NBC-plinth area, Floor area, carpet area,
floor space index-construction materials-stone, brick, cement, cement-mortar, concrete,
steel- their properties and uses.
UNIT II - BUILDINGS AND THEIR COMPONENTS
Buildings: Various Components and their functions. Soils and their classification.
Foundation: function and types. Masonry- function and types. Floors: definition and
types of floors. Roofs: definition f and types.
UNIT III - BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Surveying: classification, general principles, types, Uses, instruments used. Roads-types:
components, types and their advantage and disadvantages. Bridges: components and
types of bridges. Dams: Purpose, types of dams. Water supply-sources and quality
requirements, need and principles of rainwater harvesting.

PART - B MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

UNIT - IV INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMBUSTION SYSTEMS
IC engines Classification Working principles - Diesel and petrol engines: two stroke
and four stroke engines Merits and demerits.

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Steam generators (Boilers) Classification Constructional features (of only low

pressure boilers) Boiler mountings and accessories Merits and demerits Applications.
UNIT - V POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS
Conventional and Non-Conventional: Hydraulic Thermal Nuclear power plants
Schemes and layouts (Description Only)
Solar wind Geothermal - Wave Tidal and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion systems
Basic power plant schemes and layouts (Description only).
UNIT - VI MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Machines Lathe Drilling Bending Grinding Shearing (Description only)
Machining Processes Turning Planning Facing Blanking Drilling Punching
Shearing Bending Drawing Filing Sawing Grinding.
Moulding and Metal Joining - Pattern making Green and dry sand moulding Arc and
Gas welding Brazing Soldering (process description only).
Text Books
1. Natarajan, K V, Basic Civil Engineering, 11th Edition, Dhanalakshmi Publications
Chennai, 2011. (For Units I to III)
2. Venugopal , K and Prabhu Raja, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Anuradha Publisher ,
2012(For Units IV to VI)
Reference Books
1. Purushothama Raj.P., Basic civil engineering, 3rd Edn., Dhanam Publications, Chennai,
2001
2. Rajput, R K, Engineering Materials, S Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
3. Punmia, B.C., et. al., Surveying , Vol-I, Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi, 2012.
4. Punmia, B.C., et.al Building Construction, Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi ,2012.
5. El.Wakil, M.M., Power Plant Technology, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.,1985.
6. Hajra Choudhry, et. al., Workshop Technology Vol I and II, Media Promoters
Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Bombay, 2004.
7. Lindberg, R.A.Process and Materials of Manufacture, PHI, 1999.
8. H.N.Gupta, R.C.Gupta and Arun Mittal, Manufacturing Processes, New Age
Publications, 2001
9. Nagpal, Power Plant Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1998.

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T111 ENGINEERING MECHANICS

OBJECTIVES

To understand the vector and scalar representation of forces and moments, static
equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two dimensions
To comprehend the effect of friction on equilibrium
To understand the laws of motion, the kinematics of motion and the
interrelationship and to learn to write the dynamic equilibrium equation
To emphasis the concepts through solved examples

UNIT I - FUNDAMENTAL OF MECHANICS

Basic Concepts Force System and Equilibrium, Definition of Force, Moment and Couple,
Principle of Transmissibility, Varignons theorem, Resultant of force system Concurrent
and non concurrent coplanar forces, Condition of static equilibrium for coplanar force
system, stability of equilibrium, , applications in solving the problems on static
equilibrium of bodies.
UNIT II PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF FORCE SYSTEM
Structural member: definition, Degree of freedom, concept of free body diagrams, types
of supports and reactions, types of loads, Analysis of Trusses-method
of joints, method of sections.
Friction:

Introduction, Static dry friction, simple contact friction problems,

ladders, wedges.

UNIT III - PROPERTIES OF SURFACES

Properties of sections area, centroids of lines, areas and volumes, moment of inertia
first moment of inertia, second moment of inertia and product moment of inertia, polar
moment of inertia, radius of gyration, mass moment of inertia.
UNIT IV - KINEMATICS AND KINETICS OF PARTICLES
Equations of motion - Rectilinear motion, curvelinear motion, Relative motion,
DAlemberts principle, work- Energy equation Conservative forces and principle of
conservation of energy, Impulse momentum, Impact Direct central impact and
oblique central impact.
UNIT V - KINEMATICS AND KINETICS OF RIGID BODIES
Plane motion, Absolute motion, Relative motion, translating axes and rotating axes,
work and energy, impulse and momentum

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Text Books
1. Rajesekaran, S and Sankara Subramanian., G., Engineering Mechanics, Vikas
Publishing House Private Ltd., 2012.
Reference Books
1. Palanichamy, M.S. Nagan, S., Engineering Mechanics Statics & Dynamics, Tata
McGraw-Hill,2011.
2. Beer, F.P and Johnson Jr. E.R, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Vol. 1 Statics and
Vol.2 Dynamics, McGraw Hill International Edition, 1997.
3. Bhavikatti,S.S and K.G.Rajashekarappa, Engineering Mechanics, New Age
International (P) Ltd, New Delhi,2010

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T112 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

OBJECTIVES

To improve the LSWR skills of I B.Tech students

To instill confidence and enable the students to communicate with ease
To equip the students with the necessary skills and develop their language
prowess

UNIT I BASIC COMMUNICATION THEORY

Importance of Communication stages of communication, modes of communication
barriers to communication strategies for effective communication Listening:
Importance, types, barriers Developing effective listening skills.
UNIT II COMPREHENSION AND ANALYSIS
Comprehension of technical and non-technical material Skimming, scanning, inferringNote making and extension of vocabulary, predicting and responding to contextIntensive Reading and Reviewing
UNIT III WRITING
Effective sentences, cohesive writing, clarity and conciseness in writing Introduction to
Technical Writing Better paragraphs, Definitions, Practice in Summary Writing Four
modes of writing Use of dictionaries, indices, library references making
bibliographical entries with regard to sources from books, journals, internet etc.
UNIT IV BUSINESS WRITING / CORRESPONDENCE
Report writing Memoranda Notice Instruction Letters Resumes Job
applications
UNIT V ORAL COMMUNICATION
Basics of phonetics Presentation skills Group Discussions Dialogue writing Short
Extempore Debates-Role Plays-Conversation Practice

Text Book
1. Robert J.Dixson. ,Complete Course in English, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi,2006.

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Reference Books
1. Ashraf M.Rizvi., Effective Technical Communication. Tata-McGraw, 2005.
2. Boove, Courtland R et al., Business Communication Today. Delhi. Pearson
Education,2002.
3. Meenakshi Raman and Sangeeta Sharma., Technical Communication Principles
And Practice,OUP, 2007.
4. Robert J.Dixson., Everyday Dialogues in English, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi,2007.
5. Sethi,J and Kamalesh Sadanand., A Practical Course in English Pronunciation,
Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi,2007.

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P104 PHYSICS LABORATORY

OBJECTIVES

To provide a practical understanding of some of the concepts learnt in the theory

course on Physics.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS (ANY 10 EXPERIMENTS)

1. Thermal conductivity Lees DISC
2. Thermal conductivity - Radial flow
3. Spectrometer Prism or Hollow prism
4. Spectrometer Transmission grating
5. Spectrometer - Ordinary & Extraordinary rays
6. Newtons rings
7. Air wedge
8. Half shade polarimeter Determination of specific rotatory power
9. Jollys experiment determination of
10. Magnetism: i h curve
11. Field along the axis of coil carrying current
12. Vibration magnetometer calculation of magnetic moment & pole strength
13. Laser experiment: wavelength determination using transmission grating, reflection
grating (vernier calipers) & particle size determination
14. Determination of optical absorption coefficient of materials using laser
15. Determination of numerical aperture of an optical fiber
16. Electrical conductivity of semiconductor two probe / four probe method
17. Hall effect in semiconductor
P105 CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES

To gain a practical knowledge of Engineering Chemistry in relevance to Industrial

applications

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS (ANY 10 EXPERIMENTS)

1. Determination of dissolved oxygen in water.
2. Determination of total hardness of water by EDTA method.
3. Determination of carbonate and bicarbonate in water.
4. Estimation of chloride content in water.
5. Estimation of magnesium by EDTA.

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6. Estimation of acetic acid in vinegar.

7. Estimation of ferrous by permanganometry.
8. Estimation of ferrous and ferric iron in a solution mixture by dichrometry.
9. Estimation of available chlorine in bleaching powder.
10. Estimation of copper in copper sulphate solution.
11. Estimation of calcium by permanganometry.
12. Estimation of iron by colorimetry.
DEMONSTRATION EXPERIMENTS ( ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING )
1. Determination of COD of water sample.
2. Determination of lead by conductometry.
3. Percentage composition of sugar solution by viscometry.

P106 WORKSHOP PRACTICE

OBJECTIVES

To convey the basics of mechanical tools used in engineering

To establish hands on experience on the working tools
To develop basic joints and fittings using the hand tools
To establish the importance of joints and fitting in engineering applications
To explain the role of basic workshop in engineering
To develop an intuitive understanding of underlying physical mechanism used in
mechanical machines.

Sl. No.

Trade

1.

Fitting

2.

Welding

Sheet metal work

4.

Carpentry

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List of Exercises
Study of tools and Machineries. Exercises on
symmetric joints and joints with acute angle.
Study of arc and gas welding equipment and
tools Edge preparation Exercises on lap
joint and V Butt joints Demonstration of
gas welding
Study of tools and Machineries exercises on
simple products like Office tray and waste
collection tray.
Study of tools and Machineries Exercises on
Lap joints and Mortise joints

LIST OF EXERCISES
I Fitting
1. Study of tools and Machineries
2. Symmetric fitting
3. Acute angle fitting
II Welding
1. Study of arc and gas welding equipment and tools
2. Simple lap welding (Arc)
3. Single V butt welding (Arc)
III Sheet metal work
1. Study of tools and machineries
2. Frustum
3. Waste collection tray
IV Carpentry
1. Study of tools and machineries
2. Half lap joint
3. Corner mortise joint.
P107 NCC / NSS
NCC/NSS training is compulsory for all the Undergraduate students
1. The above activities will include Practical/field activities/Extension lectures.
2. The above activities shall be carried out outside class hours.
3. In the above activities, the student participation shall be for a minimum period
of 45 hours.
4. The above activities will be monitored by the respective faculty incharge and the
First Year Coordinator.
5. Pass /Fail will be determined on the basis of participation, attendance,
performance and behavior. If a candidate Fails, he/she has to repeat the course
in the subsequent years
6. Pass in this course is mandatory for the award of degree.

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